comdtinst m16114.32c - U.S. Coast Guard

Part 2 – Operations and Missions
Chapter 5 – Mission Types
Units should:
(01) Report apparent pollution violations/observations to the cognizant
COTP / Marine Safety personnel, via the chain of command, and
await instructions.
(02) If a visual, on-site investigation is indicated, and the COTP /
Marine Safety personnel has determined it is safe to do so, the
unit may be requested to further investigate for source or cause.
to the potential hazardous nature of pollution materials and
the lack of protective equipment, units first on scene should not
engage in any other activity unless specifically directed to do so
by the COTP / Marine Safety personnel.
(03) Due
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